Blyxa
Blyxa octandra
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Blyxa
- Species:
- Blyxa octandra
- USDA Symbol:
- BLOC2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pale yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish habitat
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in freshwater habitats